Jerry O. Kirkland

Mr. Jerry O. Kirkland, 71, of Canton, GA passed away October 26, 2015. Jerry was born on December 16, 1943 in Douglas, GA to the late Pleasant and Inez Kirkland. After graduating from Vidalia High School, Jerry joined the United States Air Force. He honorably served for four years as an Electrical Mechanic on air planes. Jerry received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Georgia Southern University and worked as a CFO for 20 years. He also owned a metal processing company. At his heart, Jerry was a devoted family man. He loved to take his wife, children and grandchildren on vacation to Mexico Beach and spend weekends at Lake Sinclair. He loved taking part in outdoor activities that included golfing, fishing and gardening. He was also a devoted Georgia Bulldogs and Kentucky Wildcat Basketball fan. He is going to be deeply missed by his family and friends. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Barbara Kirkland, sons, Daniel Kirkland and David Kirkland (Stacey), grandchildren, Katie, Payne and Ryan Kirkland and brother, Jim Kirkland. A celebration of Jerry’s life will be Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Woodstock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jerry’s memory to the Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.